There is no success of red state policies. It was the early reopening of states like GA and FL that contributed to the spike in cases after we had cases down to a very low daily count in early June. Ultimately, people travel from state to state so unless you have an aggressive national shutdown, you are simply going to keep getting more and more cases.
There is, Florida is a success, NY and Cali are and have been a disaster.
I live in Idaho. We have never had a mask mandate. In fact, no one even wears a mask. I only wear one in Costco. Only place here that enforces it. We have no problem with COVID. Schools are open here, businesses and restaurants are completely open here. Life is completely normal here. Must be a miracle. I guess COVID doesnt like it here. Loves liberal states.